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How to Insert a Textbox in Google Docs

This How.com.vn teaches you how to insert a textbox into Google Docs. To insert a text box, you'll want to open a Google Doc, click insert, then add a drawing. From there, you can tap on the textbox icon, and drag and drop the cursor to create a textbox.

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  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Open Google Docs....
    Open Google Docs.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Click the rainbow + above “Blank” to start a new document.
    You can also use an existing document by clicking on one under “Recent Documents”.
  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Click on Insert from the top menu.
    This will open another drop-down menu.
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Select Drawing from the drop-down.
    A new window will open up.
  5. How.com.vn English: Step 5 Click on + New.
  6. How.com.vn English: Step 6 Click on the T with a square around it.
    This is the text-box icon. Your cursor will turn into a crosshair if you clicked on it.
  7. How.com.vn English: Step 7 Click on the window and drag to start making a textbox.
    You can drag it around to adjust the size.
  8. How.com.vn English: Step 8 Let go of your mouse to leave a textbox behind.
    The outline will turn blue with tiny squares at each corner.
    • You can click and drag on the small blue squares to adjust the size even further.
  9. How.com.vn English: Step 9 Click the inside of the square to add text.
    A blinking cursor will appear inside after you click the box.
  10. How.com.vn English: Step 10 Click Save and Close to finish adding your textbox.
    It will now appear inside of your Google Doc.
    • Double-click on the textbox again if you want to edit it after inserting it.
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